Definition of "oesophagectomy" [oesophagectomy]

• The surgical procedure for the removal of all, or part of the oesophagus. (noun)

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• "She had an oesophagectomy after a tumour was found in her stomach, which she believes could have been caused by exposure."
• "Giving evidence in the Supreme Court in Brisbane on Monday, Dr Martin Carter said the surgeon told him he was able to competently perform an oesophagectomy on James Edward Phillips in May 2003."
• "Giving evidence in the Supreme Court in Brisbane today, Dr Martin Carter said the surgeon told him he was able to competently perform an oesophagectomy on James Edward Phillips in May"